flattering dresses

Delightfully feminine, this blouse by Isha Jain features puffed cap sleeves and pin tucks down the front. Beadwork defines the yoke, and paisley block prints adorn the front. Applied by hand, the motifs are classic in India.

Professing a love for nature, this stunning cardigan from Peru is created by Ana Fernandez. She knits this warm accessory from 100% baby alpaca wool, the fine fleece from the season's first shearing. Floral and bird motifs in antique white decorate a body of tan, accented by stripes at the wrists and waistline. A coconut shell button-up front completes this lovely sweater.

Birds flit euphorically amid tropical blossoms. Created in batik on silk, the motifs grace a shawl by Yuni Kristina.

This simple knit dress will become your new go-to piece for working from home, weekend errands, and travel. Daphne Scapa designs it with a flattering V-shaped neckline, coconut shell buttons, and a combination of knitted panels for contrast and breathability. It's made from a 100% USDA and GOTS-certified organic pima cotton knit in a heathered pattern with cerulean blue and camel brown.

Daphne worked as an environmental lawyer for most of her life before pivoting into pursuing her passion for art and design through her sustainable clothing line. Her designs feature timeless silhouettes and use local Peruvian materials and 100% natural dyes.

This classic cut 100% wool herringbone tweed A-line coat flatters the figure with princess seams and a curved front button closure. The traditional three-quarter style is rich in detail – tulip cuffs that can be turned up, a notched collar and discreet front pockets, all complemented by deep blue moleskin trim. Fully lined, this tailored coat will get you through the winter in style.

Patricia Lopez creates this cozy warm taupe sweater from soft 100% alpaca and decorates it in a knitted diamond pattern. Vertical cables that flow down the sides and the upper arms add a flattering shape.

The Andean artisan worked for years as an industrial engineer before throwing in the towel to follow her passion for traditional Peruvian textiles and fashion. She runs a workshop in the capital city of Lima where she creates apparel and accessories that mix traditional and contemporary techniques and designs.